After a few hard months due to confinement and with the uncertainty of whether a second wave will lock us in our homes or not, many people have been unable to give up a vacation and have looked for safe options. But which ones are? We give you ideas of alternative plans to escape the pandemic for a few days without putting your health and that of the people around you at risk.
Alternative plans to escape the pandemic
In order not to endanger your health, that of your family, that of your friends and other people with whom you have regular contact, we discuss the best alternative plans to escape the pandemic for a few days.
1. Route by motorhome
Traveling by motorhome has become the best alternative to travel with COVID-19 because, in addition to serving as a means of transportation, it also serves as accommodation. This means that you can enjoy a vacation with practically no contact with anyone . You can get to any place you want, as long as there are no mobility restrictions, and you can stop at the places you want to know more in depth. All you have to do is plan a route that passes through places where you can park your vehicle, take a table and enjoy the nature that surrounds you.
If this is your ideal plan, we advise you to look at routes through the Pyrenees, the Picos de Europa, León, the Rías Baixas, Tarifa, the Costa Blanca (Alicante), the city of Ronda and the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Sierra Nevada, Almería and Cabo de Gata, the Delta del Ebro Natural Park or the Sierra de Irta.
2. A house in the country or in the mountains
To escape the crowds there is nothing better than a house in the country or in the mountains that is far from the city or on the outskirts of a small town. In Spain it is very easy to find holiday rental houses on the outskirts, in the middle of the countryside or the mountains, which allow you to completely disconnect from everything. A vacation where you can enjoy the sounds that nature gives you, a starry sky, clean air and, best of all, solitude.
You can also look for houses with a pool and private garden if you go to an area where temperatures are high, there are even some that a few meters away have small coves that nobody goes to . Avoid taking houses that are near great beaches or very popular places.
3. Camping
Going camping can also be an excellent option to avoid COVID. The number of infections in open spaces and outdoors has been shown to be lower compared to those that occur in closed spaces. This is mainly due to the fact that it is much easier to keep the safety distance.
To go camping you will need a tent that can accommodate the whole family, a camping gas for cooking, inflatable mattresses and an inflator or mats, portable light bulbs, folding chairs, folding table and portable fridge. Depending on where you are going to camp, you will also need sleeping bags to avoid being cold at night . Remember to also bring a frying pan, plates, glasses, cutlery and other utensils that you may need.
Best of all, there are campsites practically anywhere in Spain , so you won’t have any problems in this regard. You can choose between mountain camping or beach camping, although if you choose the latter option, keep in mind that the beach may be somewhat crowded depending on the place.
It is very important that you make sure that the campsite complies with all security measures and that the facilities are disinfected often.
4. Wine tourism
Wine tourism or wine tourism is in fashion and this year it may be one of the best alternative plans to escape the pandemic for a few days without taking risks. Visit vineyards, wineries and do wine tastings while enjoying nature . People who practice this type of tourism spend part of their trip hiking, practicing sports and enjoying the local gastronomy. Of course, in this case we advise you to choose restaurants that comply with each and every one of the hygienic measures imposed by the Government.
We advise you to choose a rural house or a small family hotel for those days when you enjoy wine tourism to avoid being in contact with many people. The best places in Spain to enjoy this type of tourism are La Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Penedés, Jerez, Rueda, Toro, Arribes de Duero, Priorat, Catalonia and Bierzo.
5. Stay home
And, as a last plan, we suggest you stay home. You don’t need to shut yourself up: enjoy your city or town and discover the charms around you that you haven’t had time to explore.
We often travel to discover new cities or new places and we do not realize the beautiful corners that are near our own home. So search the Internet for what to see in your locality and become a tourist within your own city or town . Best of all, you won’t need to stay in hotels or eat all your meals out, so you will save a lot of money and, at the same time, you will not be so exposed to a possible contagion.
These are the best five alternative plans to escape the pandemic for a few days that we propose. These are difficult times in which fear and uncertainty lurk around every corner, but we have to try to lead a more or less normal life, always taking the necessary precautions not to get infected, and try to disconnect even a little. If you decide to travel, do so with caution, always wear your mask, wash your hands often and respect the safety distance .
